Featured CAMEOS: Show & Tell or Ask & Answer

That is a fantastic cameo!
...But I'm not seeing Queen V... she looks more like a generic Flora/goddess to me...?

 

Thank you! The carving was done and signed by Lamant. I love the details he put into things like the swags, the tiny toes and the fat ankles. I posted her back on Jan 1.

The portrait is based off these 2 etchings from the time of Victoria's 1937 coronation. It took a bit of research to find them, but I'd an inkling it was her before I went looking.

 

That's her all right.

 

I agree, how beautiful!

 

hi @Bronwen! Wondering if you could please help me date this cameo my grandma gave me. She’s 94 and has dementia so I’m trying to piece together the origins of it. The pin on the back is longer than the brooch and has “9ct lined” on it. We live in Australia too if that’s relevant.

Front by Lillyem posted Dec 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Front1 by Lillyem posted Dec 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Back by Lillyem posted Dec 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Side by Lillyem posted Dec 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM

 

1837, sheesh.

 

I came across this article about gemstone carving in Idar-Oberstein. It was interesting.

https://incolormagazine.com/the-timeless-art-of-gemstone-carving-in-idar-oberstein/

 

It might be a bit before Bronwen checks in so be patient. That's a very sweet thing you're doing with your grandmother's beloved pin. I hope you wear it occasionally! She looks mid-century to me.

 

thank you so much ❤️

 

I certainly don't know as much as Bronwen but I'm going to say that it's first half of the 20th century. A generic "pretty lady" cameo.
I'm sure Bronwen will be more specific!

 

I agree with bluumz and mirana. A pretty lady cameo from the 1950s or so. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Thanks everyone! That rules out it belonging to her mother and more likely a gift from my grandfather. Excellent sleuthing everyone, very much appreciated!